SPORTS DESK Islamabad (August 31, 2021):- Anastasia Sanders from United States of America (USA) show impressive performance and claimed three gold medals at the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Youth World Championships 2021 that held from August 21 to 30 in Voronezh, Russia, where 417 athletes representing 37 different nationalities. Athletes contested across three age categories in Boulder, Lead, and Speed, with those participating in all three disciplines also being considered for a combined ranking. In her debut international Sport Climbing competition, 14-year-old Anastasia (Annie) Sanders of the USA won not one, not two, but three gold medals. Sanders placed first in Youth B (athletes born 14 or 15 years before the year of competition) Lead and Boulder, in addition to taking the combined win for her stellar performance throughout the championships. The US climber topped every single Youth B route of the competition, was the only athlete to top all four blocks in the Boulder final – using only one attempt, or ‘flashing’, three of them – and narrowly missed out on a top 10 finish in Speed, settling for 11th place. A triple gold medal win marks a glittering start to Sanders’ career, pinning her as one-to-watch in future competitions. Another noteworthy performance was that of Great Britain’s Hamish McArthur (19), who won a gold medal in both Boulder and Lead, as well as a combined silver medal. Competing in the Junior age category (athletes born 18 or 19 years before the year of competition), McArthur topped all four problems in the Boulder final with two flashes, and secured a top in Lead. The Brit also competed in Speed, putting him on the podium a third time for a combined medal. In the Youth A competition (athletes born 16 or 17 years before the year of competition), Slovenia’s Sara Copar (16) took the win in Lead and placed second in Boulder. Copar also made the quarter final in Speed, setting her in first position in the overall combined ranking and leaving the Slovenian with two gold medals and one silver. Those who ranked first in the Junior and Youth A categories of Boulder, Lead, and Speed are eligible for a place to compete at the World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. A total of six quota places will be allocated following the invitation and confirmation of the IFSC and respective National Federations in early 2022, as per the IFSC Qualification System for the World Games. A special mention goes to Zoe Garcia Molina of Argentina (17), Lana Baki? (15) of Croatia, Luke Goh Wen Bin (18) of Singapore, and Poksakon Chotikkrai (18) of Thailand, with each being the sole athlete to represent their country in the championships. The full Junior podium line-ups are as follows: Junior men’s Boulder Hamish McArthur (GBR) Rei Kawamata (JPN) Paul Jenft (FRA) Junior women’s Boulder Naïlé Meignan (FRA) Emily Phillips (GBR) Lucija Tarkus (SLO) Junior women’s Lead Nonoha Kume (JPN) Lucija Tarkus (SLO) Camille Pouget (FRA) Junior men’s Lead Hamish McArthur (GBR) Paul Jenft (FRA) Rei Kawamata (JPN) Junior men’s Speed Iaroslav Pashkov (RUS) Ukolov Danila (RUS) Lawrence Bogeschdorfer (AUT) Junior women’s Speed Franziska Ritter (GER) Giulia Randi (ITA) Capucine Viglione (FRA) Junior men’s Combined Lawrence Bogeschdorfer (AUT) Hamish McArthur (GBR) Johannes Hofherr (AUT) Junior women’s Combined Emily Phillips (GBR) Lucija Tarkus (SLO) Mahya Darabian (IRI) The full Youth A podium line-ups are as follows: Youth A men’s Boulder Hannes Van Duysen (BEL) Emil Zimmermann (GER) Thorben Perry Bloem (GER) Youth A women’s Boulder Zélia Avezou (FRA) Sara Copar (SLO) Alessia Mabboni (ITA) Youth A men’s Lead Haruki Uemura (JPN) Mejdi Schalck (FRA) Timotej Romšak (SLO) Youth A women’s Lead Sara Copar (SLO) Alessia Mabboni (ITA) Liza Novak (SLO) Youth A men’s Speed Maksim Ryzhov (RUS) Hryhorii Ilchyshyn (UKR) Marco Rontini (ITA) Youth A women’s Speed Beatrice Colli (ITA) Nuria Brockfeld (GER) Callie Close (USA) Youth A men’s Combined Edvards Gruzitis (LAT) Toby Roberts (GBR) Timotej Romšak (SLO) Youth A women’s Combined Sara Copar (SLO) Callie Close (USA) Liza Novak (SLO) The full Youth B podium line-ups are as follows: Youth B men’s Boulder Nikolay Rusev (BUL) Sorato Anraku (JPN) Augustine Chi (USA) Youth B women’s Boulder Anastasia Sanders (USA) Meije Lerondel (FRA) Sina Willy (AUT) Youth B men’s Lead Sorato Anraku (JPN) Hugo Hoyer (USA) Dillon Countryman (USA) Youth B women’s Lead Anastasia Sanders (USA) Meije Lerondel (FRA) Mio Nukui (JPN) Youth B men’s Speed Kirill Koldomov (RUS) Samuel Watson (USA) Yusuke Sugimoto (JPN) Youth B women’s Speed Daria Marciniak (POL) Francesca Matuella (ITA) Julie Fritsche (GER) Youth B men’s Combined Dillon Countryman (USA) Nikolay Rusev (BUL) Timo Uznik (AUT) Youth B women’s Combined Anastasia Sanders (USA) Anastasia Kobets (UKR) Sina Willy (AUT)

ABDUL JABBAR FAISAL Islamabad (August 31, 2021):-Top seed Tayyab Aslam has clinched the title of PSF-Combaxx Sports Squash Championship after beating Nasir Iqbal 3-2 in the final at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Tuesday. The final score-line was 8-11, 10-12, 11-8, 11-5 and 11-4, as both top national players encounter each other for 49 minutes in the court. At the end, Air Marshal Aamir Masood Senior Vice President Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) graced the closing ceremony as chief guest and distributed trophies and prizes to the finalists. CEO Combaxx Sports Omer Saeed was also present on this occasion.

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Rawalpindi (August 31, 2021):-Sajjad Shah has won the title of Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship at Leisure City Bowling Club, Jinnah Park, Rawalpindi. Ali Suria and  Ahmer Suldera got 2nd and 3rd position respectively in the four-day top national bowling event. Air-commodore (Rtd), Dr. Hafeez ur Rehman was the chief guest at the concluding ceremony and gave away the prizes to the winning players. President, Pakistan Tenpin Bowling Federation, Ijaz ur Rehman, Secretary General, Mohammad Chattha and a large number of peoples were also present on the occasion. Final Results: In the men’s singles event; Sajjad Shah won Azadi Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship while Ali Suria and  Ahmer Suldera got 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. Ijaz ur Rehman finished 4th position. Men’s Deaf event; Qasim Asid got first position while Azam Khan and Amir Shah secured 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. Women Deaf event: Zehra Amir, Moeeza and Asmat Asif bagged 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. Inter School event; Ayaz ur Rehman obtained 1st position while Aarij and Wajid finished 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.  Inter University event; Adil Bashir got first position while Saad and Hamza secured 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. Amateur event: Haider, Bablu and Unaib obtained 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. Women Singles event; Roshi received first position while Rozina and Noor bagged 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively. Team event; Karachi Lions won the event while Hunter and Warriors got 2nd and 3rd positions, respectively.  Media event; Shakir Abbasi, Rizwan and Zahid Farooq secured first, second and third positions respectively.  

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Islamabad (August 30, 2021):-Top seed Tayyab Aslam and Nasir Iqbal reached into the final of PSF-Combaxx Sports Squash Championship after beating Hamza Shraif and Israr Ahmed respectively in the semifinals at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Monday. Final will be played on Tuesday at same venue. In the 1st semifinal, World No 44 Tayyab Aslam (Pak) overcame World No 394 Hamza Sharif (Pak) with a game score of 11-5, 11-5 and 11-2.  The match lasted for 21 minutes. Meanwhile, in the 2nd semifinal, World No 102 Nasir Iqbal (Pak) defeated World No 124 Israr Ahmad (Pak). The final score-line was 11-3,9-11,1-11,11-3 and 11-6. The match lasted for 48 minutes.

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Lahore (August 30, 2021):-The Pakistan Cricket Board today announced the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has approved 25 per cent crowd attendance for the upcoming Pakistan versus New Zealand series. New Zealand will arrive in Islamabad on 11 September with the three ODIs scheduled at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will stage the five T20Is. The decision means around 4,500 spectators will be able to attend the ODIs scheduled on 17, 19 and 21 September, while approximately 5,500 spectators will be able to watch the 25 September, 26 September, 29 September, 1 October and 3 October T20Is. Only spectators who are fully vaccinated and have Immunisation Certificate for Covid-19 will be allowed entry inside the stadia. Following the NCOC decision, the PCB will shortly announce ticket prices and other details for New Zealand’s first tour to Pakistan in 18 years. PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan: “Spectators are the essence of any sport event as they create an ambiance and atmosphere for the players to excel, perform and enjoy. In this background, we are grateful to the NCOC for allowing the PCB to invite 25 per cent crowds for the eight matches. “I am sure following the NCOC decision, the unvaccinated cricket followers will expedite their vaccination process so that they can witness the first series on home soil between the two sides since 2003. “This will be an opportunity for the spectators to not only enjoy some quality cricket in the season-opening series but also support and back players from either side as the ODIs count towards the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 qualification, while the T20Is will lead into the ICC T20 World Cup.”

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Multan (August 30, 2021):-Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) beat Huma Club 2-1 in the 13th Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) match at Qasim Bagh Football Stadium Multan on Monday. The match between Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Lyallpur Club, Faisalabad ended in 1-1 draw after allotted 90 minutes game. Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority took 1-0 lead against Huma Club at the end of the first half. Suhail scored first goal for Civil Aviation Authority in the injuries time in the first half and Huma Club’s Waseem Ullah equalized the match 1-1 in the 74th minutes on penalty. The second goal for Civil Aviation was scored by Mohammad Nadeem in the injuries times of the second half. Referee showed yellow cards to Sohail and Naveed Ullah for Civil Aviation while also the same was received by Abdul Wahid and Talha for Huma Club. Referee Ahmed Rauf supervised the match while assisted by Adnan Anjum and Nadeem Butt to him. Later, the second match was played between Pakistan Air Force and Lyallpur Club, Faisalabad that ended 1-1 goal. Two teams were fighting 0-0 at the end of the first half and the both goals were scored in the second half. In the 62nd minutes, Mohammad Sufyan scored a goal for Lyallpur Club and Mansoor of Pakistan Airforce equalized 1-1 in the 82nd minutes. The match was lock 1-1 draw at the end of the scheduled times. Dilawar Khan supervised the match and were assisted by Mehboob Ali and Majid Khan.

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Islamabad (August 30, 2021):-The semifinals of ongoing PSF-Combaxx Sports Squash Championship will be played on Monday at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad. Besides, to seed Tayyab Aslam, Hamza Sharif, Nasir Iqbal and Israr Ahmed qualified for top-four stage of the championship after beating their respective opponents yesterday. Results: Tayyab Aslam (Pak) beat Farhan Mehboob (Pak) by 11-9, 11-5, 11-3 in 24 Min Hamza Sharif (Pak) beat Amaad Fareed (Pak) by 11-4, 6-11, 11-1, 5-11, 11-8 in 39 Min Nasir Iqbal (Pak) beat Farhan Zaman (Pak) by 11-4, 11-7, 11-5 in 17 Min Israr Ahmad (Pak) beat Asim Khan (Pak) by 12-10, 11-5, 9-11, 11-5 in 47 Min.

By BIPIN DANI All players and support staff members of the visiting South African team tested Covid-19 negative on their first PCR tests done on their arrival on Thursday, it is learnt. The next PCR tests for the visiting team will be conducted on 29th September.  Temba Bavuma-led South African squad arrived in Colombo on Thursday morning.  Sri Lanka's two army doctors have been assigned to comply with the Covid-related issues and tests during their 20-day stay in Sri Lanka. The visitors too have brought their own physician, it is learnt.  Both teams-South Africa and the Sri Lankan teams are staying in the same hotel.  The members of the home team also gave their PCR tests on Wednesday and all found negatives.  The three D/N ODIs' (September 2, 4 & 7) and the three-night T-20Is (Sept. 10,12 & 14) will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium behind closed doors.  Batting coach returns    Sri Lanka's batting coach Grant Flower who had to miss the last series against India has returned. The Zimbabwe-born Flower was tested positive after returning from England and had to be isolated. The other support staff member G.T. Niroshan too was to be dropped for the same reason against the India series. He was replaced by Prad Navaratnam. He will continue to be with the team for the series against South Africa.   

SPORTS BULLETIN REPORT Lahore (August 27, 2021):-Marina Iqbal has stepped down from her role as a national women’s selector to concentrate on her career as a broadcaster. Marina was a member of a selection committee, which includes former Pakistan fast bowler Asmavia Iqbal and is headed by Urooj Mumtaz, a former Pakistan captain.  Marina, a former Pakistan batter, was inducted in the selection committee in March 2019 and selected national sides for ICC Women’s Championship series against South Africa and England, home fixtures against Bangladesh (all three 2019), ICC Women’s T20 World Cup (2020) and this year’s tours of Africa (South Africa and Zimbabwe) and West Indies.  Marina Iqbal: “It has been an honour to serve as a member of the national women’s selection committee which provided another great learning opportunity to me. “I have made this decision to give more time to cricket commentary following my induction in the ICC future leaders programme. I felt that in my current role as a national selector, it was difficult to carry out the two roles simultaneously. “I will continue to follow our women’s team, which possesses immense potential, from behind the mic, and wish well to all players for the upcoming assignments.”  

SPORTS REPORT Lahore (August 27, 2021):-Election Commissioner of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Mr Justice (retd) Sheikh Azmat Saeed has called a special meeting of the Board of Governors on Monday, 13 September, at 1100 in Lahore to elect the 36th PCB Chairman. The Election Commissioner made the decision in his first meeting at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday afternoon, in which he also directed that notices of the special meeting be issued to the BoG members. Such notices have been issued. Earlier on Friday morning, PCB Patron, Prime Minister Mr Imran Khan, had nominated Mr Asad Ali Khan and Mr Ramiz Raja on the BoG for a three-year term while exercising his powers under clause 12(1) of the PCB Constitution. The other five members on the BoG are Mr Aasim Wajid Jawad, Ms Alia Zafar, Mr Arif Saeed and Mr Javed Kurieshi (all independent members) and Mr Wasim Khan (PCB Chief Executive).